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M.A. in Biblical or Theological Studies - Jackson Orlando Charlotte
This program integrates biblical, historical, and theological studies with cultural and social concerns. It is designed to strengthen the religious basis for one's life and work whether in a secular career or a church staff position. Greek and Hebrew are optional. The English Bible exam is required. For those who have already earned a Ph.D., a special M.A. in Biblical or Theological Studies is available. This emphasis is designed to provide integration, from a Christian perspective, with expressions of contemporary society in the arts, the sciences, and popular culture. In this program, up to thirty hours of advanced standing may be granted.

M.A. in Christian Education - Jackson
This program seeks to develop a wide range of skills for providing leadership in the educational ministry of the church. This program emphasizes the integration of biblical, theological, and historical study with educational foundations, together with the acquisition of skills in teaching and leadership. An English Bible examination similar to that required for the M.Div. degree and field education are both required. Individuals interested in a special ministry to junior high, senior high, and college age students may emphasize youth ministry

M.A. in Christian Thought - Orlando
This program concentrates on the major issues relating to the human condition from historical, philosophical, and theological perspectives. It is designed to help students develop a world and life view founded upon biblical principles of Reformed theology.

M.A. in Counseling - Orlando
This program is a seventy-semester-hour program designed for the person who wishes to work in the specialized field of counseling and who desires an orientation that integrates Christian theology with counseling theory and practice. Biblical and theological studies are integrated with formal, professional education and technical training. Students enrolled in this two-year (21-month) program must enroll full time. Entrance is granted for the fall semester only. Applications must be received by the Admissions Office by February 1 prior to the fall semester of desired enrollment. A non-refundable deposit of $200 must be submitted upon acceptance. All students in this degree program are examined on biblical knowledge. Those who do not pass the exam must enroll in Bible Survey (2ON701) or, with permission of
the Academic Dean, in a biblical studies elective.

M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling - Jackson
This program is designed for the person who wishes to work in this specialized field of counseling and who desires an orientation that integrates Christian theology with the theory and practice of family therapy. Biblical and theological studies are integrated with formal, professional education and technical training. Theoretical knowledge is also integrated with applied skills through supervised clinical practice. This is a two-year (24-month) program. Continuance in the MFT & Counseling program is contingent upon the student's intra- and interpersonal skills and/or functioning.

In addition to the general admission requirements given in this catalog, applicants for the Marriage and Family Therapy program must submit a GRE General Test score and must make a non-refundable deposit of $200 upon acceptance. Applications for the Marriage and Family Therapy program should be received by February 1 for those who wish to enroll in the fall semester. To graduate, MFT & Counseling students must have clinical experience that includes:

1. A minimum of twelve consecutive months of clinical work;

2. At least 500 hours of face-to-face clinical experience, of which at least 250 hours are with two or more
clients;

3. A total of 100 hours of clinical supervision, of which at least 50 are in groups of no more than two and the remainder in groups of no more than six -persons. (All MFT and Counseling supervision is based on
direct observation, videotape, or audiotape.) Graduates will have completed the requirements for associate membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Because this program is designed to meet the needs of those serving in the social and cultural setting of North America, international students are not ordinarily admitted.

M.A. in Intercultural-Studies/Missions - Jackson
This program is designed to equip both North American and foreign nationals for more effective communication of the gospel and for ministry in cross-cultural settings. Approximately one-half of the required courses are in missions with an emphasis on cross-cultural ministries. The remaining portion of the curriculum consists of biblical, theological, and historical studies. The M.A. in Biblical Studies/M.A. in TESOL This program is offered in conjunction with the University of Central Florida. Students may complete both degrees in two academic years including summers of full-time study. The program provides students with the technical skills for teaching English to speakers of other languages as well as a broad understanding of biblical and theological material. Admission and graduation requirements of both Reformed Theological Seminary and the University of Central Florida must be met.

M.A. in Religion - Atlanta Washington Virtual
This program is a versatile degree, designed for Christians who desire to bring biblical and theological reflection to bear on a wide spectrum of societal issues in their chosen vocations and avocations. This sixty-semester hour MAR program shares courses with other RTS master's degree programs, and is offered at the Atlanta campus, the Washington/Baltimore campus, and the Virtual campus.

M.A. Program - Jackson
The Master of Arts is a 66 semester-hour degree typically done in 2 years. The 34-hour core establishes a solid academic foundation in biblical, theological, and historical studies. 32 hours of electives provides maximum flexibility for students to shape their coursework to fit their needs.